How You Can Help Needy Families in Birmingham

Sadly, there are disadvantaged people living all over Birmingham who don't have a lot of anything, let alone support.

Situations such as domestic violence, upheaval to a new country or homelessness often mean people are left with very little clothing, possessions or food. There are ways to help, however, and if you have an abundance of clothes or pieces of furniture that are in good condition that you no longer need, why not consider giving them to needy people? Perhaps you have a heap of canned goods you could donate, or even make a cash donation?

Here are some of the ways you can help disadvantaged groups in Birmingham.

You can also volunteer your time to help, although at the time of writing Foodbank was not recruiting new volunteers, so keep an eye on the website for changes to this.

Volunteer at a Community KitchenCommunity Kitchens provide food to members of the community who would otherwise go hungry. You can contact them if you are interested in volunteering to help, and here is where they are located in Birmingham:

It doesn’t take much to make a big difference. If you can volunteer your time, give away some unwanted items sitting around the house or make a small cash donation, you will be making someone life just that little bit better.

The Birmingham Crochet Club meets fortnightly to learn crochet, meet other Birmingham mums, and have a good chat. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome to come along!

Whether you are a member of staff, a student or simply live in the local area, take a walk onto campus for the University of Birmingham Farmer's Market and browse the 20 plus stalls offering locally sourced, fairly priced and environmentally friendly produce from top quality organic goods to seasona